Use this tab to change various server configuration settings made during the initial setup of Retain.
Path: Retain Server Manager > Configuration > Server Configuration > Communications Tab
The Communications Tab contains the following panels:
The Database Connectivity panel contains the connection information for both the configuration and storage databases.
WARNING:Do not change these settings except in conjunction with migrating the database server to a new location.
Path: Retain Server Manager > Configuration > Server Configuration > Communications Tab > Database Connectivity Panel
Table 9-1 Using the Database Connectivity Panel
Option, Field, or Sub-panel |
Information and/or Action |
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Message Store DB |
|
Database Driver |
The database driver to use. |
Database URL |
The database URL |
Database User Account |
The database user |
Database User Password |
The password for the above |
Configuration DB |
|
Database Driver |
The database driver to use. |
Database URL |
The database URL |
Database User Account |
The database user |
Database User Password |
The password for the above |
In this location, the admin user specifies what address receives notifications about the general system, as well as what SMTP Gateway to utilize to send these notifications. This is also used for forwarding messages from Retain to the SMTP Mail Server for transmission to the recipients.
Path: Retain Server Manager > Configuration > Server Configuration > Communications Tab > Notification Panel
Table 9-2 Using the Notification Panel
Option, Field, or Sub-panel |
Information and/or Action |
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SMTP Mail Server |
The SMTP mail server |
SMTP Security Protocol |
Security protocol used |
SMTP Port |
Port used |
SMTP Mail From Address |
From address to use |
SMTP To Address |
To address to use |
SMTP Username |
Username to use |
SMTP Password |
Password |
Mail when errors occur |
Email address for errors |
Test Connection button |
Use to test validity of configuration |
This location dictates the connection address, port, and protocol to which the Retain Server will listen for communications from the Router and from any other REST applications. The communication settings must be correct from the point of view of the applications trying to use it. The hostname or IP address must successfully connect to the Retain Server.
Path: Retain Server Manager > Configuration > Server Configuration > Communications Tab > Retain Server Connection Panel
Table 9-3 Using the Retain Server Connection Panel
Option, Field, or Sub-panel |
Information and/or Action |
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Server Protocol |
|
Retain Server Host |
|
Retain Server Port |
|
Retain Server Path |
This option allows you to specify a Proxy server for your Retain server to connect to Cloud Mobile Service (CMS) if you use CMS to automatically provision and register devices in Retain.
Path: Retain Server Manager > Configuration > Server Configuration > Communications Tab > Cloud Mobile Service (CMS) Proxy Connection Panel
Table 9-4 Using the CMS Proxy Connection Panel
Option, Field, or Sub-panel |
Information and/or Action |
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Enable CMS Proxy? |
|
Proxy Server Host |
|
Proxy Server Port |
|
Proxy User |
|
Proxy Password |